Clinical Assistant or Medical Assistant | Dermatology

Monument Health

  • Spearfish, SD
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Current Employees:If you are a current employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your and clicking the "Career" icon on your homepage.Primary Location Spearfish, SD USADepartment MHMC-SP Derm E. Colorado Blvd. DermatologyScheduled Weekly Hours 40Starting Pay Rate Range $16.36 - $22.60Clinical Assistant - SD $16.36-$18.81, Medical Assistant - SD $19.66-$22.60(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)Job Summary It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. As a Clinical Assistant at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and— most importantly— a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day.As a Clinical Assistant or Medical Assistant, you will work collaboratively both under supervision and independently to provide direct and indirect patient care in the clinic setting. You will participate as an active member of the health care team by performing assigned tasks, designated activities, and functions for which you have received training in accordance with the policies and procedures of Monument Health to meet the needs of the patient.Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you’ll join us.Job DescriptionEssential Functions:
  • The Assistant properly prepares the examination and treatment areas per clinic standards.
  • Completes patient rooming procedures to include vital signs, data collection and other identified components specific to the clinic setting and within outlined Scope of Responsibilities.
  • Assists with Point of Care laboratory testing following successful competency training.
  • Ensures documentation in the patient record is accurate, clear, and concise within outlined Scope of Responsibilities.
  • Completes all assigned clerical activities and supply maintenance/ordering as directed.
  • Assists with scheduling follow up care as ordered/directed.
  • Functions within the documented Monument Health Scope of Responsibilities.
  • All other duties as assigned.
Additional RequirementsRequired:Certifications - Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Professional Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer.Regarding BLS certification: The department you are applying to may require BLS certification sooner than 60 days post transfer/hire. The hiring manager will discuss this with you if it is applicable.Preferred:Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies; Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant University or accredited training programCertification - Medical Assistant-Certified (MA) by one of the listed certifying bodies; Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Professional Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) within 60 days of hireAny Medial Assistant hired between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2024 may be granted 6 months to obtain national certification.Any Medical Assistant hired after July 1, 2024 must hold one of the following national certifications upon hire:
  • American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
  • American Medical Technologists (AMT)
  • National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
  • National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
  • American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
Physical Requirements:
Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.Job Category NursingJob Family Nursing SupportShiftEmployee Type Regular62 Monument Health Spearfish HospitalMake a difference. Every day.Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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